Shh! Its a Secret tells the story of the adventure of two childhood friendsone of whom happens to be a world-famous superstar. Meet Shelby Johnson, an average girl who has a remarkable friendship with an all-American superstar. They meet one summer when Shelby travels with her father, who works as a roadie for Peter, famous singer and superstar from Indiana. They become fast friends and their secret visits to places like Disneyland cement their friendship. Shelby is the one person who really knows him for who he is; their relationship survives the ups and downs that they encounter along the way. Then one day, many years later, the unthinkable happens. Shelby learns through a breaking newsflash that he has died of a drug overdosea wonderful and creative artist gone in an instant. But theres more to this story than meets the eye; as their story is told in flashbacks, it takes an unexpected turn. Shh! Its a Secret is the wondrous story of a friendship that survives despite the forces of stardom that worked against them.
Violet has a secret that could change the lives of everyone she knows and loves, especially the regulars at the run-down café bar where she works. After losing her parents at a young age, they are the closest thing she has to a family and she feels responsible for them. Kai is a jaded music producer who has just moved outside of town. Seeking solitude from the stress of his job, he’s looking for seclusion. The only problem is he can’t seem to escape the band members and songwriters who keep showing up at his house. When Kai wanders into the bar and Violet’s life, he accidently discovers her closely guarded secret. Can Kai help her rediscover her self-confidence or should some secrets remain undiscovered?
Deadlines. Clutter. Unending responsibilities. These things and many others can overwhelm the daily experience of joyful living for most women. Now home and life management expert Donna Otto reveals how secrets of the trade will help readers get more done "and "have time left over. With Donna's proven methods and practices, the least organized or most overworked woman will discover easy ways to-- master time and maximize it use personalized planners effectively involve the family so everybody benefits Handy forms, clever advice, relatable examples from Donna's life, and contagious enthusiasm make this a productive and inspirational read. Home owners, brides, stay-at-home moms, and women in the workforce will appreciate these easy steps to a better life. Formerly titled "Get More Done in Less Time"
This compelling novel is a fast-paced reunion story about a woman who is afraid to love, a nobleman who isn't quite what he seems, and two foiled trips to Gretna Green. Original.
About the Book Dark passions, family secrets, twisted love, polyamory, betrayal, and pansexuality weave their way into a new novel by Canadian-American author Douglas Roff in his new novel Five Years in Her World: Secrets and Darkness. Following the tragic deaths of his parents in a fire which destroyed the family home and business, James McKenzie returns to the happiest place he knew as a boy growing up that wasn't located in Canada. After graduating from UBC with a degree in English Literature, he embarks ambitiously on a career as a novelist, moving to Merida, Mexico from his home in rural British Columbia. There he buys the very home his parents used to rent for the family, reconnecting with his Mexican neighbors and friends and settling into life as an expat, living quietly and perfecting his craft. Barely two weeks after arriving, while still settling in and renovating his new home, he receives an email asking him to visit the beach city of Progreso on the Yucatan coast to meet up with a college friend and fellow writer. There, while girl-watching at the beach waiting for the cruise ship to dock, he witnesses a violent attack on a young woman at a photo shoot, intervening after no one else comes to her aid. This leads to a chain of events in which James meets the wealthy and powerful Castellano family led by patriarch Diego and matriarch Luna. He begins his budding relationship with the two Castellano daughters, Maria, the international fashion model, and Conchita, the cunning and brilliant younger sister. His relationship with each of them is different as is his blossoming love affair with Maribella "Mari" Montoya who has had a long and tangled relationship with the two Castellano sisters and the wealthy and powerful Castellano matriarch. James is young and never seems to clearly understand all there is to unravel about the family, especially the looming darkness, his and theirs, that is rapidly descending on them all. Enter Shawna Fraser, an Canadian actress filming in Merida who crosses paths with James fortuitously, but who quickly connects with the Castellano sisters and Mari disrupting their otherwise quiet if not happy lives. The chance meetings of James and his women have resulted in the exposure of many dark secrets and personal agendas, but revealing few of his own. This first book of a three novel series opens the story and lights the fuse on explosive events that will soon change the lives of everyone in Merida, Mexico and in Madrid, Spain. Theirs is an exotic and erotic world of passion, betrayal, lust and pansexuality open to some, closed to all others. Darkness becomes the norm as deeply held secrets are revealed, woven into the final dramatic moments Five Years In Her World: Secrets and Darkness.
Voting may not be a legal obligation, but it is certainly one of the most important privileges citizens of a democracy have. Serving as a primer on civic engagement, this lively volume teaches readers about the basics of the electoral process—from registration to casting a ballot—in the United States. Readers will learn about the different types of elections, what campaigns are, and how ordinary citizens can effect change. Guiding questions invite readers to consider the reasons for various electoral practices and educate them on the importance of making their voices heard.
Cheryl Bradshaw's library of three stand-alone, bestselling mystery novels. The Perfect Lie When true-crime writer Alexandria Weston is found murdered on the last stop of her book tour for The Devil Wakes, a story about the life and death of serial killer Elias Pratt, fellow writer Joss Jax steps in to investigate. Joss's search reveals disturbing details from Alexandria's past, and a long list of enemies, each with a secret to hide. Just when Joss believes she's solved the mystery, an unexpected twist rises to the surface, a twist so deadly it unearths Elias Pratt from the grave and changes the lives of those who knew him forever. ROADKILL (USA Today bestseller) Suburban housewife Juliette Granger has been living a secret life ... a life that's about to turn deadly for everyone she loves. Fearing for her life after witnessing a gruesome murder, Juliette Granger whisks her two-year-old daughter Nora away in the dead of night and flees, planning to start a new life in a small, forgettable town under an alias. An hour into the escape, headlights flash behind her. A vehicle pulls alongside, and a masked man demands she stop the car. She refuses him, and a deadly game of cat and mouse begins. Eye for Revenge (USA Today bestseller) Quinn Montgomery has lost the will to live. She wakes to find herself in the hospital. Her childhood best friend Evie has been murdered, and Evie's four-year-old son witnessed it all. Traumatized, he hasn't spoken. And when Evie's cold-blooded killer goes into hiding, Quinn isn't only out for justice, she's out for revenge. Readers are Saying: "Skillfully plotted, keeps you riveted until the end!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Intense writing, and the plot was very grand." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Tension building until the end." Amazon Top Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If you want a book that grabs you from beginning to end, this is it." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Excellent book mystery fans will want to read." - L. Smith, Amazon Top Contributor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Great, unexpected surprise ending." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
God’s Blessing Day by Day is a trustworthy devotional compiled by renowned pastors and church leaders. Edited by Johnny Hunt, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, this devotional is the perfect way to introduce your children and grandchildren to a legacy of faith. One of the greatest gifts - and greatest challenges - of raising children is introducing them to the ways of God. As parents and grandparents, we want to impart our faith to the children we love so dearly, and it can feel more difficult than ever in the fast-moving, instant-access culture in which we find ourselves. God’s Blessing Day by Day,compiled by Johnny Hunt and more than 50 pastors and church leaders, is the perfect way to build faith through gratitude. This easy-to-understand, child-friendly devotional is the perfect way to engage your family. Each devotion is written on topics children care about and includes great prayers and takeaways that will spark conversation as the timeless Word of God instructs and inspires your children. Impart a deeper connection with the Lord in your children, help them establish healthy habits of devotion and prayer, and equip them with the tools they need to grow their faith.
This is not your ordinary book of poems. It consist of short stories, advice, and the opinions of a few special people. A guaranteed good read designed to make you smile
This collection of essays highlights the sometimes absurd outcomes which an unjustified overprotection of intellectual property (IP) may lead to. It collects and comments on a series of IP disputes which have taken the notion of IP protection to extremes. From individuals being sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars for sharing a playlist, to sports spectators being arrested for wearing the 'wrong' dresses, passing through granting patents for inventions obtained by misappropriating traditional knowledge, and trademark protection of merely descriptive signs, this book brings together a broad range of examples from across the IP spectrum where protection and enforcement have been used or threatened on unreasonable and/or untenable grounds. The aim of the book is to criticise these excesses precisely because they harm IP; and because they contribute to creating an environment where more and more people are led to 'hate' IP, and view it as a protectionist regime which discourages creativity in innovation and ends up safeguarding the owners of monopolistic rights which restrict trade, competition and people's freedom. This is not, therefore, a book against IP, it is instead a call for change and an attempt to 'save' IP through critiquing its excesses and preventing such a fascinating area of law from continuing to be an easy target for criticism. The book includes a foreword by Jason Mazzone, Albert E Jenner Jr Professor of Law at the University of Illinois, USA.
